SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 85 vs Farmall Super MD
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 85 and the Farmall Super MD. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Massey Ferguson 852600.0 kg (5732.0 lbs)
Farmall Super MD2596.0 kg (5723.2 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 85 Agricultural Tractors | Farmall Super MD Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 2600.0 kg (5732.0 lbs) | 2596.0 kg (5723.2 lbs) |
| Years Made | 1959-1962 | 1952-1954 |
| Engine Model | Continential | International Harvester |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4531 cc (276.5 cu in.) | 4326 cc (264.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Stroke | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 13.31 cm (5.24 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 163.0 cm (64.2 in.) | 236.0 cm (92.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 223.0 cm (87.8 in.) | 230.0 cm (90.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87.1 l (23.0 gal) | 77.6 l (20.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.2 l (3.8 gal) | 26.5 l (7.0 gal) |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.8 km/h (Forward: 18.8 MPH (30.2 km/h) Reverse: 4.8 MPH) | 5.8 km/h (Forward: 16.8 MPH (27.0 km/h) Reverse: 3.6 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Differential mechanical dry disc |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Hitch Type | Mechanical lower-link draft control | IH Fast Hitch |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00×16 Ag: 7.50×16 | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 15×30 Ag: 12×30 | Ag: 13.00×38 |
| Transmission Type | — | Partial power shift |
| Length | — | 345.0 cm (135.8 in.) |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | — | 42.0 HP (31.3 kW) at 1.450 rpm |
| Battery | — | Two 6V |
| Transmission Model | — | International Harvester Torque Amplifier |
| Hydraulic Type | — | IH Lift-All |
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